List any preferences or personality characteristics that you are looking for in a roommate (e.g., someone who does not listen to country music or someone who has different interests that the ones listed above):

Roommate Requested (if any):The person you request must also identify you as their preference on their Housing Application. Requests made after Friday, June 19 may not be considered.

Building Assignment

Goodman Hall, New South Hall, Sanderson Hall, John Hall, Susanna Hall, and Charles Hall are upper-class buildings. Bacot Hall (women/men) and Ezelle Hall (men) are available for first year students. Take a closer look at the residence halls.

Please identify your building preference(s) below. You may select up to three options. Click on each building name to find out more. Please note that we cannot guarantee any building assignments since they are made based upon available space.

Roommate Matching and Housing Assignments

We are excited you have chosen to attend Millsaps College! You are ready to embark upon a journey that should lead to many rewarding experiences. The Office of Student Life takes seriously the responsibility of helping students pursue those experiences. Among our initial attempts to provide such assistance is our work to help you adjust to college and to Millsaps. An important component of this adjustment is your housing experience.

We feel our first obligation is to provide you with information necessary for making good decisions. This is the purpose of this packet. All assignments are based on information provided by the students. The integrity and thoughtfulness of your responses are the major component of the roommate matching and roommate assignment process. It is for this reason that we ask you (not your parents) to spend some time reflecting on the responses you provide.

Below we have provided a few sample descriptions from past preference sheets. They are intended to provide you with ideas of the issues that may be important in describing yourself and your "ideal" roommate.

List and describe your personality characteristics:

strong student; study
before play but enjoy both;

strong evangelical Christian;
Republican/Conservative;

non-drinker;

enjoy the arts, social work, and animals;

strong family ties;

I like my room to be
neat, as well as my clothes (closet) and make-up area.
I do have a desire to do well in my studies, so I
don’t want a roommate that will make fun of
my studiousness. I also like to stay busy and out
of my room (unless studying)

Friendly; sometimes quiet;
like almost any music (except country); like company
but sometimes like to be alone; somewhat neat, but
can't promise that my part of the room will always
be immaculate (it will be casual)

Friendly, outgoing talkative,
athletic, like to enjoy life to the fullest

Other preferences or personality characteristics which would be helpful in making your roommate assignment:

I would like for my roommate
to have a desire to keep the room as neat and organized
as possible. Also, I think that if I were paired with
another person not from the Jackson area, we could
both learn to adapt at the same pace,

I would like a roommate
with similar characteristics to my own. I'm really
picky about having other people in my room, besides
that I'm pretty easy-going.

I plan on experiencing
college. I would like a roommate that will also like
to get out and try different things.

Please remember that in the residence halls, and possibly later in life, you do not just have a roommate, you are a roommate. For many, sharing a room is a new or different experience. Your roommate can be someone to share opinions, feelings, interests, and good times. However, sharing a room can sometimes result in a few problems or misunderstandings. Individuals who usually get along well have spent time working at it. The work of building a good roommate relationship includes open and honest communication.

Additionally, you need
to remember that people's habits change as they move
into new environments. The person who might have lived
under an early to bed, early to rise philosophy in high
school may change that habit in college. Whenever this
situation arises, it is best to work with your roommate
and your Resident Assistant (RA) to find common ground.

Housing Contract

Please read the Millsaps Housing Contract and check the box below to indicate that you have read and agree to abide by the guidelines and policies outlined. This checkbox is required before the form can be submitted.

I have read and agree to abide by the terms of the 2015- 16 Millsaps Housing Contract and other Residence Life policies listed in Major Facts. I understand that assignments are made without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin and that once housing assignments are made, changes will not be considered until after the second week of school and must be approved by the Office of Residence Life.

If you have additional
questions, do not hesitate to contact our office at
(601) 974-1200.

Meal Plan

A meal plan is required for all students living on campus. Please read about the options, and select the plan you wish to have for the upcoming semester.